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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/12

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

8/12

York

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on established, employment, international, scholarship.

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of York at a glance

Goldsmiths, University of London and University of York both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Politics & International Relations. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £27,500 at University of York: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £5,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £27,250 at University of York: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £5,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 7 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £35,500 from University of York. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of York is higher in 9 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#701
QS World
#158
#501
THE World
#154
#84
Guardian UK
#20
1891
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Goldsmiths, University of London

University of York

85.4%
87.1%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£29,600
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

40.3%
18.6%

International

International student share

291
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

29
3

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Goldsmiths

59 countries · 40.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China54.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
  • 🌐Taiwan2.2%
VS

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

28 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Goldsmiths, University of London

University of York

Also taught at both: Social Work, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Ancient Languages, Applied Psychology, Architecture, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at University of York

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of York
£27,500

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £5,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000
University of York
£27,250

Goldsmiths, University of London is about £5,250 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Goldsmiths, University of London

University of York

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    81%Satisfaction73%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    74%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • English Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    95%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Education Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Goldsmiths, University of London

ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Academics at Risk Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Rob Stringer Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: N/A

Generation Delta Studentships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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University of York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Goldsmiths, University of London vs University of York: common questions

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of York cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £27,500 at University of York: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £5,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £27,250 at University of York: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £5,250 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Goldsmiths, University of London and University of York?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Business & Management (General), Law, Mathematics, English Studies, History of Art & Design, History, Psychology (General) and 16 more.

Is Goldsmiths, University of London or University of York better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £40,000 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 73% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Goldsmiths, University of London or University of York offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at University of York?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that University of York does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Anthropology, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Welsh Studies, Journalism, Theology & Religious Studies and 3 more.

What can you study at University of York but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

University of York teaches 54 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Archaeology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Linguistics, Biomedical Sciences and 46 more.

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